Blaxland Electorate

    NSW, Australia

    Held by LaborUrban66.2% TPPMP: Jason Clare

    Overview

    Geography and description

    Blaxland is in Sydney's western suburbs, featuring diverse multicultural communities with significant Middle Eastern and South Asian populations.

    Key Suburbs

    BankstownAuburnLidcombeRegents ParkBass Hill

    Election History

    Past election results

    YearWinnerPartyTPP %Swing
    2016Jason ClareLabor63.1%-4.3%
    2019Jason ClareLabor65%+1.9%
    2022Jason ClareLabor66.2%+1.2%

    Current Representative

    Elected Member of Parliament

    Jason Clare

    LaborSince 2007
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    Key Issues

    Important local matters

    Multiculturalism

    High

    Supporting diverse cultural communities and promoting social cohesion.


    Education and Employment

    High

    Improving educational outcomes and job opportunities in areas with higher unemployment.

    Demographics

    Population and statistics

    Population

    159,000

    Median Age

    35 years

    Median Income

    $1,480 weekly

    Major Industries

    ManufacturingHealthcareRetailConstruction

    Education

    University Degree

    27%

    Completed High School

    73%